Tag / asian
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#DefendDiversity
Michael Wang was the perfect applicant. After conquering thirteen AP classes, he had a stellar 4.67 GPA and graduated second in his class of 1,002 students. His ACT score was a flawless 36. He attended and placed in various national competitions in math, debate, and music. He even sang at Barack Obama’s inauguration. Michael was…
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Year Of Empowerment
Every morning during my elementary school days, my dad woke up extra early to pack my lunch. He knew I loved the classic Chinese dish of tomato and egg stir-fry, so the whirr of the kitchen exhaust fans coming from downstairs was like music to my ears. He was always gone for work by the…
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Affirmative Action and Asian Americans
Since the Department of Justice announced its investigation into the effects of affirmative action on Asian Americans, there has been renewed attention on Edward Blum’s case against race-based admissions at Harvard. I’ve grown increasingly troubled with the fierce discussion that has erupted over this news. I could easily be a plaintiff in Blum’s case: first-generation…
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Asian Americans and the #NotYourAsianSidekick Movement
BY DELIA SHEN for CHINESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION Today, Asian Americans are often viewed as a “model minority,” a minority group that achieves higher levels of success than the general population. This term not only overlooks the many Asian Americans who live in poverty or face health problems, but also diminishes the power of any call…
